The digital asset market is transforming the global financial system and reshaping traditional concepts of value, investment, and ownership. From the pioneering days of Bitcoin to the rapidly evolving world of Ethereum, the scope of digital assets has expanded far beyond tokens. It is a dynamic, investable asset class with the potential to shape the future of finance.
From venture capital and pension funds to crypto hedge funds, the consensus among investors is that digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, have an important role to play in asset allocation. The report describes four ways to invest in crypto assets: Direct Ownership, Fund Exposure, Venture Investing, and Public Equities Exposure.
Integrating bitcoin into traditional investment portfolios is no longer a speculative bet; it’s a forward-thinking strategy for holistic financial planning and wealth preservation. Adding bitcoin incrementally to a diversified portfolio may provide asymmetric benefits without sacrificing the portfolio’s risk profile.
Over the past decade, the number of ETPs has surged globally, cementing digital assets as a new asset class and giving investors more familiar investment options.
In Q2 2024, venture capitalists invested roughly $3.2 billion into crypto and blockchain-focused companies across 500+ deals.
